Barr was drafted by the Vikings and immediately thrust into an off-ball linebacker role despite him playing primarily an edge rusher role in college.

Having entered free agency with the second-most available cap space in the National Football League, the Jets are expected to make multiple other offseason additions after bringing in the 26-year-old pass-rusher.

Named to four straight Pro Bowls after a breakout year in 2015, Barr was one of four Minnesota players eligible for a contract extension last offseason.

Following this past season in Minnesota, the 26-year-old linebacker was scheduled to become a free agent.

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